1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | Spider Riviera | A6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2912 mm |
